Page 56 - Magazine February 2023

SEWA makes major Bloom Holding appoints

progress on Khorfakkan infrastructure projects main contractor for Phase One of Bloom Living

The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas
Authority (SEWA) said it implemented and
finalised a number of key development
projects in Khorfakkan city last year. These
included the setting up of 36 sub-distribution
stations, in addition to a main-hub distribution
station 1133/ kV (Al Haray Station No. 3).
Other work included the modernisation
of a 3000kV amperes power station in
Nahwa area, replacing the existing electric
generators with contemporary, high-capacity
equipment. More than 80% of the work has
been completed on the Al Haray Station which
will have a total capacity of 60 MVA, able to
supply 502 residential plots in the area, the
utility major said.
SEWA said it also completed water connections
to 344 residential villas, again via the Al Haray
project.
In late January 2023, the SWPC issued RFQs
to 35 companies for the Jubail 4 & 6 IWPs and, Bloom Holding has announced the appointment of Additionally, at the heart of Bloom Living lies a Town
a senior official said that the construction of Emirates Link Maltauro LLC as the main contractor Center that offers an array of retail and F&B options.
a key highway to East Sitra was on track for for the first phase of its $2.5 billion Bloom Living And to further promote an active and healthy lifestyle,
completion. community. the residents can reach a mosque and two outstanding
Ahmed Al Mulla, Director of Khorfakkan Scheduled for completion in Q4 2024, Cordoba international schools by foot or bicycle.
Department of SEWA confirmed that was launched in March 2022 and sold out within a The focal point at Bloom Living will be a large lake
the authority continues to implement all remarkable four hours of its release onto the market. around which residents can walk, run, and cycle
development projects in Khorfakkan city, CEO of Bloom Holding, Carlos Wakim, said: “Our in designated trails. For gatherings and leisure
comprising both electricity and lighting vision to offer quality lifestyle in a unique mixed-use activities, the community features multi-purpose
networks, along with water projects. development is one step closer to realisation. We are amphitheatres and Sunset and Sunrise Plazas with
He explained that SEWA is conducting a positive that Bloom Living will be one of the most spectacular views.
study for the development of two distribution sought-after communities in the capital, and this Inspired by the Mediterranean Spanish architecture
substations, with a total capacity of adding announcement articulates our sustained efforts to and built over an area of 2.2 million sqm, Bloom
3000kVA to the Khorfakkan distribution meet the needs of our customers and provide them Living features more than 4,500 homes, including a
network, to feed the Khorfakkan Corniche with the best homes within prime locations. selection of villas, townhouses, and apartments, to
development project (affiliated with Shurooq). “Bloom Holding is driven by its commitment to go suit the unique needs of residents of all generations.
The authority will also follow up on the new beyond buyers’ and investors’ expectations. We are The highly convenient gated community is located
hotel project in the Al Mudaifi area, with a carefully selecting right partners, such as Emirates within Zayed City and close to Abu Dhabi International
total capacity of 17,500 kVA, and a health Link Maltauro, to join our journey in building premium Airport. Bloom Living has been designated as an
centre project in Yarmouk. communities with best-in-class quality and finishing, investment zone allowing buyers of all nationalities to
“ he added. purchase residential units in the development.

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